How I Knew I Wanted to be a Lawyer

I didn’t.
Don’t get me wrong. When I was in high school I thought I was fit to be a lawyer and was even asked by a number of my classmates caught smoking cigarettes and who were about to be kicked off the basketball team if I could I find a way to get them [...]

A Typical Day in Law School

I once had a friend ask me what a typical day in law school is like. Here’s a quick overview of one of my typical days (I picked a Wednesday), back when I was writing a column and juggling law school. The times may vary a bit but more or less this is how it [...]

The End of Midterms: A Time for (Blog) Changes

Finally, midterms madness is over. After almost three weeks of non-stop studying and cramming against nearly impossible odds, I can only say that I am exhausted. I want to say I NEVER want to do that again.
Unfortunately, the life of a law student, especially one finishing up, is not so privileged.
We have to do this [...]

Lunch With A Valedictorian

She smiles at me as I slide into the seat in front of her. She shifts in her seat, adjusts the table and prepares to dig into the rice and beef stew from the cafeteria.
Though she’s dressed in a power suit, one wouldn’t think she was a valedictorian. One wouldn’t have thought there was anything [...]

So You Want To Go To Law School?

So You Want to Go to Law School?
(Babble On for the Sunstar Davao, October 12, 2007)
It’s that time of the year when a lot of graduating college students think about going to law school. Since you are reading this article, you are probably one of the brave few considering the law school option.
Now here’s the [...]